Top 5 Apple Black Friday Deals: Save On iPhone 5c, 5s, iPad Air and More

It’s official, Winter is Here! Black Friday is right around the corner, and this year its starting earlier than ever. Some major retailers are stating their sales at 6pm on Thanksgiving, November 28th. There’s no doubt that Apple products are the number one item on many a shoppers gift list, and major retailers are offering some pretty exciting deals for everything from iPads, iPhones, iPods to Apple TV’s.

We ran through Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target and Radio Shack’s Black Friday flyers and found some pretty amazing deals on Apple products, ranging from iPads, iPhones, iPods and even Apple TV’s. While every retailer offers pretty much all of Apple’s products, some have better deals than others. To maximize your family time on America’s hungriest holiday, we’ve put together a list of the top deals for Apple products so that you can hurry home after the shopping frenzy and hopefully enjoy a hot cup of cider with your family.

Check out the list below to see where you should pick up your Apple products this Black Friday.

1. iPhone 5c 16GB

Sale Dates: November 28th, 6PM to December 1st

Price: $45 with new two-year contract, $75 Gift Card

Wal-Mart wins when it comes to a cheap iPhone 5c, offering the device for $45 with a new two-year contract through Verizon or AT&T. Wal-Mart is throwing in a $75 Gift Card with every iPhone 5c purchase, so maybe you could even grab an iPhone 5c as well, just for the heck of it. The iPhone 5c runs on Apple’s iOS 7, comes in a variety of colors and touts Apple’s new A7 processor.

2. iPhone 5s 16GB

Sale Dates: November 28th, 6PM to December 1st

Price: $189.99 with new two-year contract, $75 Gift Card

Wal-Mart wins again when it comes to the iPhone 5s, offering the 16GB version of the smartphone for $189.99 with a new two-year contract. A $75 Gift Card is included, which will help you load up on apps for your shiny device. The iPhone 5s is the more powerful of the two recently released iPhones, and comes in three different color options.

3. iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi

Sale Dates: November 28th 8PM to November 30th

Price: $479, $100 Gift Card

Target’s got the best deal on the iPad Air this Black Friday, with a price of $479 plus a $100 Gift Card. Target is offering a $100 Gift Card on any iPad purchase, so you’re not limited to the iPad Air.

4. Apple TV

Sale Dates: November 29th 8AM through November 30th

Price: $99, $20 Gift Card

When it comes to the Apple TV, Radio Shack’s offering is the best around. Great for streaming video on your TV, the Apple TV retails for $99 and includes a $20 Gift Card. At $99, the Apple TV is an affordable option to Roku and other streaming video boxes.

5. iPad Mini 16GB Wi-Fi

Sale Dates: November 28th, 6PM to December 1st

Price: $299 with $100 Gift Card

Again, Wal-Mart? If you’re looking for an iPad mini, Wal-Mart’s your best bet. The iPad mini 16GB Wi-Fi version retails for $299, and Wal-Mart is throwing in a $100 Gift Card with every purchase. While it’s not the newest iPad around, it is still a bargain at $299, and the $100 Gift Card can be used to buy other gifts on your list.

It is also worth noting that a few retailers have smartphone trade-in programs running which could save you some money if you’re looking for an iPhone 5c or 5s. Wal-Mart and Radio Shack are offering up to $300 in credit when you trade in an older smartphone, and sign a new two-year contract. Keep in mind this means up to $300, with pricing depending on model and condition. Radio Shack is only offering trade-ins for iPhone models, while Wal-Mart offers trad-ins on devices of all stripes. To see how much your old device may be worth, check out Wal-Mart’s exchange website here.

So there you have it, the best deals on Apple products this Black Friday. These aren’t all of the Apple deals this Black Friday, so if you’re looking for an iPod, Mac Book Pro or even a new Apple keyboard, be sure to check out our Black Friday posts listed below, where you can find each retailer’s Apple deals. Happy hunting!